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Da Hood Talks Podcast
by Da Hood Talks Entertainment
This STL based podcast is centered around community, empowerment of the everyday people and providing voice to the voiceless. We are utilizing this community podcast to engage and uplift the community we serve. Through various segments we will be having conversations with community residents and inviting local leaders, local businesses and organizations to the mic to discuss various topics such as Politics, Mental Health and Racism with us.
Episodes
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Transportation & Healthcare Utilization
In this Da Hood Talks Podcast community conversation, we explore how transportation access impacts health and why it’s often overlooked as a critical barrier to care. Before diving into transportation, we intentionally created space for the community to process and share their feelings about the…
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The Link between Housing & Health
Da Hood Talks Podcast takes the mic beyond the recording room with our community conversations at Da Link Up by Da Hood Connect, centering a timely and necessary dialogue on The Link Between Housing & Health. This episode explores how housing stability directly impacts physical, mental, and...
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Let's Talk Grief
In this episode of Da Hood Talks Podcast, Host Vanna hosts an onsite conversation at Rejuvenating Comprehensive Services in Ferguson centered on grief, loss, and trauma. Host Vanna is joined by Keely Finney, owner of Rejuvenating Comprehensive Services, Cal D. Brown of The Michael Brown Sr.…
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Let's Talk Chronic Illness
In this episode of our Da Hood Needs segment, we host a conversation on chronic illness and the health disparities that continue to impact our communities. Host Vanna is joined by Christie, owner of Gutted Fitness, and Debora Grandison for a real and honest discussion rooted in lived experience....
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Ain't No Hood Like Motherhood 2.0
Tap in with Host Vanna as she sits down with three St. Louis moms from The Moms Line for an honest and heartfelt Moms Talk on Da Hood Talks Podcast. This episode creates space for real conversations about motherhood — the joys, the challenges, and everything in between. Together, they bring light...
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Let's Talk Donors & Recipients
Tap in with Host Vanna as she goes onsite at Mid-America Transplant for a powerful and honest conversation with Dr. Knight and Heart Transplant Survivor Tiara. Together, they explore the realities of organ donation, tackle the discomfort and mistrust surrounding it in Black communities, and shed...
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Da Hood Heals "Let's Talk The Cliché of Self-Love"
Join @vanna_host_da_hood_talks and co-host @theeshantelove as they talk with Dr. Leslie Davis to dive deep into "The Cliché of Self-Love." What does self-love really look like? Is it just bubble baths and affirmations, or something deeper? We’re unpacking it all and keeping it REAL in this...
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Da Hood Needs "Let's Talk Media"
Join Host Vanna for another Da Hood Needs Segment as she talks with two incredible voices in the STL media space Ashley Winters Asst. Editor/Community Reporter for local paper and The Front Page_byashleywinters & Asia Mobley Publicist + Talent Manager | CEO of Rare Radar . They’re diving deep…
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Da Hood Needs "Black Excellence"
We’re kicking off Season 5 of Da Hood Talks Podcast with our Da Hood Needs segment, highlighting Black Excellence! In this episode, Host Vanna sits down with incredible individuals who embody excellence in our community. We’ll dive into why representation matters, hear their powerful journeys…
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Da Health Check In w/ IHN (Playback)
Missed the live event? Here's your chance to catch the playback of "Da Health Check-In," where Host Vanna talks with St. Louis FQHC leaders about their vital role as the community's healthcare safety net. This powerful discussion, supported by the St. Louis Integrated Health Network, dives into...
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DHT Live & In-person July Event Playback
If you haven’t attended our Live & In-person events this season, no worries we got you covered! Checkout this recording of the powerful panel discussion, "The School System is Still Failing Black Children." As the new school year has began in STL, this conversation highlights how parents,...
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Minority Mental Health Month
Join Host Vanna & Co-Host Shante Love as they talk with LCSW Keely Finney and Certified Christian Life Coach Ms. Sandra in honor of Minority Mental Health Month. They dive into a conversation about the importance of taking care of your mental health as a Black individual and much more.
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Fatherhood & Mental Health
Join host Vanna and co-host Shante Love as they talk with two dads about their experiences as Black men, their mental health, and their everyday strive to be the best fathers they can be. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood and...
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Da Hood Heals: Let's Talk Healing in Motherhood
Join host Vanna and co-host Shante Love as they embark on a deeply insightful conversation with Mother Candice and her daughter Calis. Together, they explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood, delving into themes of healing, mother-daughter relationships, and the evolving cultural norms...
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Da Hood Heals: Let's talk Men & Mental Health
Join Host Vanna and Co-host Shante Love as they have a conversation with Ronnie Amiin around black men and mental health. Also tune in to learn about Mr. Amiin and the work he does in the community with Black Men Build and Freedom Community Center.
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Da Hood Heals: Let's Talk Mental Health with the new Co-host
New changes and growth is happening at Da Hood Talks Podcast! Join Host Vanna & come meet the new segment Co-Host, Shante Love as they both talk mental health and discuss their personal healing journeys. Come learn about the new co-host and see what vibe you can expect from this season and the...
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #7
In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a self published author who takes us through her childhood journey in her words as an "army brat" that landed in Saint Louis in 2007. We hear of her childhood trauma experiences and her sudden health decline, that eventually had her…
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #6
In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who was born and raised in Saint Louis, and served in the Military. We hear of his experience growing up in a home of domestic violence, trying to suppress his desire for men as a young adult to the point of marrying a woman, to now...
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Wypipo Shit or Nah- The Stereotypes of Health Culture
Join Host Vanna and Community Members for Season 3 Final LIVE Show episode of Da Hood Talks Podcast, to talk through health and wealth in the black community. We discussed how our communities have adapted unhealthy behaviors as culture norms for many reasons, such as disparities and racism and…
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It's Your World Big Girl: Experiences of a Fat Girl
Join host Vanna as she talks with two women about their thoughts on society's outlook and treatment of plus size women, especially black women. They will also be discussing their own personal experiences as a plus size woman, the culture around body shaming and the movement of body positivity…
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Da Hood Heals: Black Women In Mental Heatlh
Join Host Vanna as she talks with the women behind The Clinical Cookout Podcast (Auntie Kesh, Auntie Amber, Auntie Sug, & Auntie Ashley). This conversation dive into everything from mental health in the church, defining the hood and ghetto, mental health evolution and so much more.
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Bridging a Connection for Black Maternal Health Week
Join host Vanna as she talks with representatives from a local STL nonprofit focused on Black Maternal Health (Generate Health STL) & two large local STL Hospitals (SSM Health & BJC Healthcare). They will join her in a conversation about utilizing a more collaborative effort to impact and improve...
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Us Against Us: Saint Louis vs. Saint Louis
They say it's STL vs. ERRBODY!!! Well join host Vanna and another community guest panel to talk about the state of St. Louis against St. Louis. We will talk about the lack of collaboration and collectiveness on all levels plaguing our city. We will talk through ways we can heal this community…
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Individual Education Plan: Let's Talk Navigating an IEP!
Join Host Vanna as she talks with a panel that brings lived experience and a lens of expertise to this conversation. We will discuss the distrust that some of the black community has around this topic, learn the process and uplift what resources are available for families to utilize when…
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Unity In Love: Let's Talk The Relationship Between the Black Man & the Black Woman (LIVE SHOW)
Join host Vanna as she talks with a panel of community members around the dynamics of the relationship between Black men & Black women today. Beyond just the romance, they will discuss how they think we can rebuild the strength of the black community by recreating the bond between Black men &…
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Da Hood Needs w/ Rev. Charlin Hughes From the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Join host Vanna as she talks with Rev. Charlin Hughes Co-Manager of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Co-Founder of Humanity in the Middle Nonprofit Organization. TAP IN to hear how the nonprofit is working to bridge the…
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Urban or Rural: We are not that different! (LIVE SHOW)
Join Host Vanna as she talks with the Bailey Family who lives in a rural area outside of Missouri. Tap in to hear their experiences growing up in a rural town dealing with racism and more, but also as we discuss how the issues affecting urban communities are similar to those affecting rural...
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Da Hood Talks Podcast 2nd Anniversary Celebration Show (LIVE SHOW)
We kicked off Season 3 with a Live Show Celebration for the 2nd year Anniversary of Da Hood Talks Podcast. Tap in to hear us as we talked with special guest from St. Louis Community College Flo-Valley and hear some Special Announcements about the future of Da Hood Talks Podcast from our Host.
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #5
In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who was raised up and still living on the Westside of Saint Louis not far from the Wellston Loop. We hear of his experience seeing the changes of a once thriving community diminish. We learn why he feels he now can't turn to the...
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Da Hood Needs w/ Cary On The Ball Inc.
Join host Vanna as she talks with Carlos Ball from Cary on the Ball Inc to learn about how he and his family turned a tragic loss into motivation to not only serve their community but also advocate for change in the way police interacts in our community! Listen in to see how the organizations…
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Can Black Folks Just Live? A conversation on Black Joy (LIVE SHOW)
Join host Vanna as she talks with another community guests panelists on being black and just trying to LIVE yo best life! In this conversation, we will explore the barriers preventing black people from being able to thrive and not just surviving. We also will discuss how these guest panelists…
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #4
In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a man who experienced the life of the streets and the all so normal circumstances of just trying to survive, even at a young age. We learn of his experience with prison and the struggle to get on his feet when he was released to how he now…
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Da Hood Needs Special w/ Dr. Jason Purnell, Vice President of BJC Community Health Improvement
Listen in as Host Vanna talks with Dr. Jason Purnell who has recently taking on the role of Vice President of Community Health Improvement at BJC HealthCare and an associate professor in the Brown School at Washington University. He and his team is doing some dope work that impacts OUR community....
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Da Hood Heals Segment Episode 5 (Black Men Therapists, Mental Health & More)
Join Host Vanna as she talks with Therapist Gerald Bentley of STL who keeps it REAL & RAW about his experience being a black man therapist, the black men and black women relationships dynamics and the current "simp" culture that is not only denying black men the space to be vulnerable and...
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Da Hood Needs w/ Young Biz Kids
Join host Vanna as she talks with the Founder Arriel Bivens-Biggs of Young Biz Kidz and The Mom Boss. We discuss her own personal journey becoming an entrepreneur, raising one and just the importance of entrepreneurship for youth in our communities. She also shares advice on how you can use...
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I'm Not Your Enemy: A conversations around Black Women and Sisterhood
In this episode, Host Vanna and a panel of black women from the community of STL to talk all about black women and sisterhood. We discuss so much in this conversation like how black women can better their relationships with one another and how black sisterhood could better benefit the community…
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Da Hood Heals Segment Episode 4 (Addiction)
Join host Vanna as she talks with Kevin Harris a Behavioral Health Specialist and Recovered Alcoholic about Addiction. From his professional and personal experience we learn about addiction, the resources that can be helpful and of the support that is needed and not only from professionals. This...
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Da Hood Needs w/ The Lawrence Strawbridge Foundation
Join host Vanna as she talks with Co-Founder of the Lawrence Strawbridge Foundation to learn about how they formed a great organization that supports Youth going off to College, from an unfortunate incident and more!
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We Must Stop Killing Ourselves: A conversation on Crime in our Community (LIVE SHOW)
Join host Vanna as she talks with a variety of Community Guest about Crime in our communities. We discuss the impact it leaves on the community, what we as a community can do to prevent it and much more. Once you listen we hope you send to someone else because the hope is this REAL & RAW...
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Da Hood Heals Segment Episode 3 (Narcissistic behavior)
Join host Vanna as she talks w/ Monica Peterson the Founder/CEO of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Center. Listen in to learn all about a Narcissistic, how to identify the behaviors and how you can get help if you have been a victim of someone with this Mental Health disease.
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Da Hood Needs w/ BBBSEM (Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern MO)
Join host Vanna as she not only talk with Staff of Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Mo, but also met a College Student who has been apart of the program for years and a big sister who explains what her experience is like being in that role. This episode will unpack an unbelievable moment and…
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Overworked and Underpaid is Entrepreneurship the way? (LIVE SHOW)
Da hood talks host Vanna is joined with a panel of community members who all have stepped in the space of entrepreneurship. We dive into their experiences being business owners, learn from their points of views the positive and negatives being in that space and of course get some tips for the…
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Da Hood Heals Segment Episode 2 (Trauma)
Join us as we talk with the Founder of KHAOS, INC who in this conversation, as she would say "get into it the way you talk" informs us about Traumas, the importance on healing in our community and more. Tap in and make sure you hit share cause our community needs to hear these GEMS!!!
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Da Hood Needs w/ S.H.E.R.A.H. (Sisters Helping Each Other Reach A Higher Height)
In this episode we are joined with Founder of S.H.E.R.A.H, Shante. We learn how they are building sisterhood in the community, providing a safe space for us to heal and overall showing up unapologetically for black women in the STL.
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New Era of Parents: A Conversation on Conscious Parenting (LIVE SHOW)
A wave of new parents has hit our community and we are geared up to talk all about it. Join us as we bring various community members (i.e. Parents & Educators) to the mic to discuss all things around Conscious Parenting!
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #3
In this episode of our Storytelling Segment we hear from a single mother dealing with housing issues, her experience navigating homelessness and her mental health journey since childhood. Listen in as we hold space and uplift another community member experience the struggle life that sometimes…
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Da Hood Needs w/ Empowering You 2 Move
In this episode we are joined with Empowering You 2 Move Founder Kiesha. We learn about the work they do and how they are showing up to support the community. One thing you should appreciate about this episode is we Keep it REAL & RAW in this conversation!
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US AGAINST US: A Conversation Around The Black Family Dynamics (LIVE SHOW)
Listen in as host Vanna brings together another group of community members to have a conversation on the Black Family Dynamics. This conversations dives into how we can strengthening and support our black families in our communities and so much more!
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Da Hood Talks Podcast Storytelling Segment Episode #2
Listen in as our host Vanna is join at the MIC for the second time to have a one-on-one conversation featuring a community member who is a overcomer. We hear in this episode her experiences navigating abuse, homelessness and so much more, but how with the help of community resources and support…
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Da Hood Heals Segment Episode 1 (Emotions & Feelings)
As we kick off our NEW Da Hood Heals Segment to talk Mental Health our way, we our joined by Guest Tawyna Davidson MSW, LCSW from The T-side Podcast to discuss feelings & emotions. She also shares some basic knowledge around therapy and we discuss representation in the mental health field.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This STL based podcast is centered around community, empowerment of the everyday people and providing voice to the voiceless. We are utilizing this community podcast to engage and uplift the community we serve. Through various segments we will be having conversations with community residents and inviting local leaders, local businesses and organizations to the mic to discuss various topics such as Politics, Mental Health and Racism with us.
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This STL based podcast is centered around community, empowerment of the everyday people and providing voice to the voiceless. We are utilizing this community podcast to engage and uplift the community we serve. Through various segments we will be having conversations with community residents and...
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